Charles C. Lurk
Charles C. Lurk, 79, of Red Bud, passed away at 5:51 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. The visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Roy L. Godier
Roy L. Godier, 96, passed away July 9, 2021 in his backyard in Vancouver. Roy left specific instructions upon his death that he will be […]
New school year brings several new teachers to local schools
NEW TO RBES–Red Bud Elementary School has five new teachers this year. They are: Malone Wall, Jaclyn Meehan, Jenny Homann, Amy Laramore and Aliyah Smith. […]
Red Bud’s splash pad project is moving forward
Future of pool is uncertain Red Bud’s splash pad project is continuing to move forward following a public hearing and special city council meeting Monday […]
Union Pacific’s Big Boy #4014 steam engine to visit local area next week
Next weekend, the Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 will be traveling through the local area, making a stop in Chester before heading on to St. […]
Latest COVID numbers for Randolph County
For Randolph County, the number of active COVID-19 cases remains high this week. Randolph County Health Department Administrator Angela Oathout reported on Aug. 6 a […]
New mobile healthcare clinic coming to New Athens
NEW MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC–Sparta Community Hospital has a new mobile healthcare clinic. This mobile clinic will be in New Athens on Tuesdays starting on Sept. […]
RBRH names interim CEO
Red Bud Regional Hospital has named Vince Green as the hospital’s interim chief executive officer (CEO). Green most recently served as chief operating officer at […]
Celebrated Birthday
Iona Heidel of Red Bud recently celebrated her 90th birthday and is pictured with a few of the 182 cards she received. She would like […]
Hooray For Hollywood
Pictured are members of the Sparta Community Chorus performing “This is the Greatest Show” from the movie The Greatest Showmanduring one of last weekend’s performances of […]